Lamelliconcha vinacea
NameLamelliconcha vinacea
Scientific NameLamelliconcha vinacea
Common NameVinaceous Venus Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusLamelliconcha
Speciesvinacea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its characteristic vinaceous coloration, prominent and regular concentric ribs (lamellae) on the shell surface, and its broadly ovate to subtrigonal shape. The umbo is prosogyrate (turned forward).
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1864)
Description
A medium-sized bivalve shell, characterized by its broadly ovate to subtrigonal shape and prominent, regular, concentric ribs or lamellae. The shell exhibits a vinaceous (wine-colored) to pinkish-brown hue, often with lighter concentric bands and a whitish umbo. The interior is typically white.
